Gujarat Govt Announces ₹21,840 Monthly Stipend For Foreign Medical Graduates During Internship
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Foreign medical graduates (FMGs) undergoing mandatory internships at government and GMERS medical colleges across Gujarat will now receive a monthly stipend of ₹21,840, bringing their allowance on par with that of domestic intern doctors in the state.
The state government’s decision is expected to benefit around 350 foreign medical graduates completing their compulsory practical training in Gujarat.
Stipend To Be At Par With Domestic Interns
The revised stipend will apply to FMGs assigned internship postings at government and GMERS medical colleges across the state.
The move addresses the disparity in stipends between foreign medical graduates and other intern doctors undergoing training at government institutions.
Mandatory Internship Under NMC Rules
The decision follows regulations of the National Medical Commission (NMC), New Delhi, which require students who complete their MBBS degree abroad to undergo a one-year compulsory internship in India.
The Gujarat Medical Council has been assigning internship postings to eligible foreign medical graduates in accordance with NMC regulations.
Around 350 FMGs To Benefit
According to official details, around 350 intern doctors who were assigned postings from June 1, 2026, and October 1, 2026, will benefit from the stipend.
The financial support is expected to provide relief to young doctors completing the mandatory internship requirement before progressing further in their medical careers.
Pay Parity Ends Stipend Disparity
With the monthly stipend fixed at ₹21,840, foreign medical graduates undergoing internships in government and GMERS institutions will receive the same allowance as other intern doctors in the state.
The decision provides pay parity during the practical training period and addresses a long-standing disparity in stipend payments to FMGs.
